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The SVC Research School addresses the growing need for interdisciplinary competence in hydropower by supporting PhD education and fostering collaboration between universities, industry, and authorities. It provides structured, interdisciplinary training to prepare the next generation of hydropower professionals.

The centre provides a research school which target group PhD students and professionals from the industry, however it is available for everyone with an interest.

Main Goals

Provide PhD students with a broad understanding of hydropower systems
Promote interdisciplinary research across technical areas
Strengthen collaboration between academia and industry
Increase knowledge sharing through joint courses and activities
Support recruitment and competence development in the hydropower sector

Courses and schedule

The research school covers twelve technical areas, each offered as a dedicated course. Three of these courses are given every year on a rotating schedule, meaning each course is offered once every four years. Each course gives 2 ECTS and is done over 2.5 days The courses are:

WP1: Environment and society
Eco hydraulic (05/2025)
Course to be defined (2026)
Course to be defined (2027)
Environmental rivers (2028)

WP2: Civil and hydraulic engineering
Geotechnics-Embarkment dams (autumn 2025)
Rock mechanics-Foundation engineering (2026)
Hydraulic design, open channel flow (2027)
Structural engineering (2028)

WP3: Hydropower technology
Rotor-dynamics (autumn 2025)
Fluid mechanics (2026)
Machine elements (2027)
Electromechanics (2028)

Who Can Participate

PhD students working in hydropower-related fields
Industry professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of hydropower systems and engage with ongoing research

Cost and Priority

Free of charge for the members of the centre
5 000 kr/course otherwise

For more information, contact Prof. Michel Cervantes